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Professional Human Development |
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The only program in Minnesota that trains
Activity Professionals and
the oldest, most successful training for Paraprofessionals
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The Professional Human Development program at the Hutchinson Campus of Ridgewater College is a unique, one of a kind program in Minnesota. Students may choose between a variety of human service occupations, from working with children to working with the elderly.
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Career
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Increase
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New Positions Yearly |
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Nursing Assistant |
19% |
980 |
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Home Health Aide |
70% |
880 |
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Paraprofessional / Assistant |
23% |
820 |
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Child Care Worker |
11% |
510 |
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The human service field is one of the fastest growing areas of employment in Minnesota. Recent statistics from the Minnesota Careers project the following outlook for employment up to the year 2005 in each of these areas:
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Activity Professional Training Class Schedule |
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Fall Semester 2008
Classes begin August 25, 2008
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Basic Activity Program - Online
ADR 1500 MEPAP Part 1
Registration ID# 001164, Section 40
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Unit 1 - Intro to Activities and Aging Services
Unit 2 - Health and Social Issues in Aging
Unit 3 - Activity Care Planning and Documentation
Unit 4 - Activity Calendar Planning and Program Delivery
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See below for course description and syllabus
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Registration for fall semester is open |
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Activity Management Program
ADR 1520 MEPAP Part 2
Registration ID# 001171, Section 40
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Unit 1 - Intro to Activity Management
Unit 2 - Activity Department Management
Unit 3 - Communication Skills for Activity Managers
Unit 4 - Volunteer Management
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See below for course description and syllabus
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Registration for fall semester is open
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How do I register for the Basic Activity or Activity Managment Program?
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Step 1: Call Registration at 1-800-722-1151 ext. 8593
Step 2: Give the Registration office the Course Name, ID#, and amount of credits you wish to register for (2 or 4)
Step 3: Arrange for any tuition payment plan, facility billing, etc.
Step 4: Ask Registration for your new student ID number
Step 5: Email Julie (address below) your mailing address so further course information can be sent to you
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For more information contact
Julie Reginek at 1-800-722-1151 ext. 8588 or julie.reginek@ridgewater.edu |
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| Activity Professional Training Courses
MEPAP Part 1 & 2
NCCAP 25126-10-M2-NT
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Ridgewater College offers training opportunities for Activity Professionals seeking national certification as an Activity Director or Activity Assistant. Offering the same quality education, the Basic Activity Program and Activity Management Program is delivered in a 4 credit format that has the convenience and affordability you've been waiting for online! Now you can complete the Activity Training courses (MEPAP) from the comfort of your own home while you learn with other Activity Professionals from around the country.
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Basic Activity Program: MEPAP Part 1 |
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This 4 college credit class, consisting of four units of instruction and practicum, provides training to meet part one of the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals. Designed for the working Activity Professional, this program is delivered fully online using the Desire2Learn (D2L) platform. The online program design provides flexibility in learning, yet opportunities for collaboration and networking among students. Students can choose to complete the Basic Activity Program 4 Units in one semester (4 credits) or over two semesters (2 credits each semester). Students who successfully complete the course requirements will receive an award of completion.
Basic Activity Program Outline and Syllabus
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| Activity Management Program: MEPAP Part 2 |
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4 college credits |
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This 4 college credit class, consisting of four units of instruction and practicum, provides training to meet part two of the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals. Designed for the working Activity Professional, this program is delivered fully online using the Desire2Learn (D2L) platform. The online program design provides flexibility in learning, yet opportunities for collaboration and networking among students. Students can choose to complete the Activity Management Program 4 Units in one semester (4 credits) or over two semesters (2 credits each semester). Students who successfully complete the course requirements will receive an award of completion.
Activity Management Program Outline and Syllabus
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For more information
Call 1-800-722-1151 ext. 8588 |
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| Looking for online college credits? |
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| Ridgewater College offers the following 2 credit class online each spring semester. |
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PHD 1410 Community Agencies and Organizations - Online
2 College Semester Credits
(NCCAP 25059-09) |
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Description
This course will explore agencies, organization, and services available for the aging population. It will provide the student a basic understanding of aging policies that created the aging network and review programs and services provided within this network. Students will learn of community resources available for older adults, how the programs came to exist and people who use them. Textbook used for this class is Community Resources for Older Adults by Roberto R. Wacker (2002). |
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| To be successful in an online class, the student must have good computer skills such as saving and retrieving documents and files, ability to conduct web searches, good time management skills and written communication skills. |
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| This course is generally offered spring semester and can be used for additional college credits needed for the Activity Director Provisional Certification (ADPC) Track. |
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Home | Careers | Courses | Staff | PHD Club | Affiliations
Activity Director/Assistant | Educational Assistant | Universal Care
Ridgewater College Homepage |
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